Job Description

BELLVILLE, WESTERN CAPE | Permanent | In Office
R850 000 – R1 000 000 TCTC per annum

An opportunity is available for an energetic, ambitious and commercially minded Senior Industrial & Supply Chain Consultant to join a specialist consulting environment serving asset-intensive industries.

This senior client-facing role combines supply chain consulting, project leadership, client relationship management and business development, with strong potential to progress into future senior management or executive leadership.

IMPORTANT: Applicants must currently reside in CAPE TOWN | WESTERN CAPE.

Only applicants who hold a relevant degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management or Business Management will be considered.

Key Focus Areas

MRO and spare parts optimisation
Inventory and supply chain optimisation
Master data and categorisation
Warehouse and stores management
Procurement strategy
Logistics and asset management systems
Operational performance improvement

Key Responsibilities

Lead strategic consulting engagements and deliver measurable client outcomes.
Analyse complex operational and supply chain challenges and develop practical solutions.
Manage projects, resources, timelines, risks and stakeholder expectations.
Build strong relationships with senior client stakeholders.
Identify opportunities to add value and grow existing client accounts.
Develop new business opportunities and contribute to revenue growth.
Support proposals, commercial discussions and business-development activities.
Provide leadership and guidance to team members and contribute to operational excellence.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations or Business Management.
Minimum 8 years’ professional experience.
Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience in consulting, project leadership and/or business development.
Strong exposure to MRO, spare parts, inventory, supply chain or industrial operations.
Proven experience leading complex projects and multi-stakeholder engagements.
Strong client relationship management and business-development experience.
Demonstrated contribution to new business, account growth or revenue generation.
Experience managing teams, resources and/or direct reports.
Strong commercial acumen, communication and stakeholder-management skills.
Cape Town based or able to work permanently from Bellville.

The Ideal Candidate
A driven, energetic professional who enjoys solving complex business problems, working with senior decision-makers, developing client relationships and growing business opportunities.

Experience within mining, manufacturing, energy or other asset-intensive industries will be highly advantageous.

What’s on Offer

Exposure to high-level consulting projects across Africa
Opportunity to work with leading industrial organisations
Strong career progression into future senior management / executive leadership